Tiny plastics in drinking water may be making dangerous bacteria stronger

ScienceDaily is reporting on research suggesting an unexpected hazard in drinking water: nanoplastics may be strengthening harmful bacteria. Tiny plastic particles appear to reinforce the protective biofilms bacteria form inside water systems, making them more resistant to disinfectants. If the finding holds, it means bacteria could survive water treatment more effectively, creating new public health risks.

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